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Complete documentation of Avid DS Nitris is readily available in the Avid DS help. However, you can also download printable PDF versions of the documentation from the links below. Click on a link to open a document or right-click and choose Save Target As... to download a copy to your computer.
 
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Avid DS 8.4
  Before you begin
  Upgrading to version 8.4
For general release and pre-install information.
  Avid DS Nitris ReadMe Version 8.4 - PDF 142 KB
Highlights the hardware and software enhancements in this release, as well as important information you need before installing Avid DS.
  Known Issues and Limitations (updated October 2007)
Indicates some known problems and some possible workarounds.
  Installation & Setup
  Hardware Setup (Using the Avid Nitris) - PDF 2,098 KB (updated May 2008)
  Avid DS Nitris User Guides version 8.4 - PDF 55,216 KB
  Avid DS Setup for Standalone or Workgroup
  Additional Information
  Dual Boot Installation - PDF 405 KB
  Dual boot System Setup - PDF 477 KB (updated October 2007)
  HP xw8400 workstation - System Upgrade - PDF 1,123 KB (updated May 2008)
Updated system guide to upgrade from an HP xw8000, 8200 or 9300 workstation.
  Avid DS 8.4 Assist Station & RP Minimal Requirements
Minimal hardware requirements for adequate performance.
  Ordering HP xw8400 Components
For an Avid DS Assist Station or RP, or to upgrade your existing Avid Nitris DNA system.
Avid DS 8.0 (what's new)
  Before you begin
  Upgrading to version 8.0
For general release and pre-install information.
  Avid DS v8.0 Features and Enhancements
Highlights the numerous additions and code modifications that are included in this release, plus some missing items.
  Installation & Setup
  Avid DS v8.0 User's Guide - PDF 67,752 KB (updated January 2007)
  Avid DS Setup for Standalone or Workgroup (April 2007)
  Avid DMS Broker Setup Instructions (updated April 2007)
  Additional Information
  Avid DS RP & Assist Station
Minimal hardware requirements to obtain adequate performance.
  Dual Boot Upgrade for HP xw8200 & xw9300 Nitris Systems - PDF 466 KB
To install the dual boot hardware on an Avid DS Nitris or an Avid Symphony workstation.
Avid DS 7.6
  Before you begin
  Upgrading to version 7.6
  Read Me First
For important installation information for this release.
  Release Notes
For the latest information on this release.
  New Features 84 KB
For this release.
  Installation & Setup
  Setup Guide - PDF 2,085 KB
For the hardware installation of HP Workstation xw8200 or HP Workstation xw8000 Nitris DNA systems. (Note: If you are installing a Compaq Evo w8000 or HP xw8000 Equinox type of workstation, please refer to the Setup Guide shipped with your system).
  Installation & Administration Guide - PDF 2,589 KB
For the software installation and configuration of Avid DS and a DS Workgroup.
  Reference 
  Capture & Output Guide - PDF 3,607 KB
  Conform Guide - PDF 3,079 KB
  Editing Guide - PDF 10,322 KB
  Compositing & Effects Guide - PDF 15,463 KB
Avid DS 7.5
  Before you begin
  Release Notes - PDF 448 KB
For the latest information on this release.
  Installation & Setup
Codec Board Upgrade - PDF 724 KB
For the hardware upgrade of the Nitris DNA Codec board to enable DNxHD compression.
Setup Guide - PDF 2,050 KB
For the hardware installation of HP xw8000 workstation. Please refer to the Setup Guide shipped with your system if you are installing a Compaq Evo w8000 or HP xw8000 Equinox type of workstation.
Installation & Administration Guide - PDF 3,294 KB
For the software installation and configuration of Avid DS and a DS Workgroup (updated October 2004).
  Reference
Capture and Output Guide - PDF 4,334 KB
Editing Guide - PDF 13,503 KB
Compositing and Graphics Guide - PDF 21,853 KB
Conform Guide - PDF 3,086 KB (updated January 2005) 
Shortcuts for Avid DS Nitris Editor - PDF 113 KB
Shortcuts for Avid DS Nitris - PDF 120 KB
Avid DS 7.01
  Before you begin
  Release Notes - PDF 437 KB (updated November 2003)
  Installation & Setup
Hardware Upgrade - PDF 810 KB
For the hardware Upgrade of HP xw8000 workstation using Equinox and Mykerinos hardware to Nitris DNA hardware (March 2004).
Setup Guide - PDF 2,175 KB
For the hardware installation of HP xw8000 workstation. Please refer to your previous Setup Guide if installing a Compaq Evo w8000 or HP xw8000 Equinox type of workstation.
Installation & Administration Guide - PDF 2,081 KB
For the software installation and configuration of Avid DS and a DS Workgroup (updated April 2004).
  Reference
Capture and Output Guide - PDF 4,284 KB
Editing Guide - PDF 12,713 KB
Compositing and Graphics Guide - PDF 20,145 KB
Conform Guide - PDF 1,367 KB (updated April 2004)
Reference Guide - PDF 9,515 KB
Shortcuts for Avid DS Nitris Editor - PDF 111 KB
Shortcuts for Avid DS Nitris - PDF 116 KB
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